Category Archives: Lent Devotions

I catch a ride on an airplane. Mine is 17D, a window seat, and I doze against grey-patterned paneling. There is kind-of sleep. The earnest entreaties of a four-year-old in 21D wake me steadily from a half-nap. I listen to … Continue reading →

Who Knew? ”A little while, and you will see Me no longer; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He says to us, “A … Continue reading →

Spend some time in meditation over the following verses from First Peter: 1 Peter 4:1-8 Common English Bible (CEB) 4 Therefore, since Christ suffered as a human, you should also arm yourselves with his way of thinking. This is because whoever … Continue reading →

“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 NKJV Have you ever wondered why Good Friday is called … Continue reading →

Spend some time in meditation over the following verses from John: John 12:20-36 Common English Bible (CEB) Jesus teaches about his death 20 Some Greeks were among those who had come up to worship at the festival. 21 They came … Continue reading →

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His Holy Name….Who satisfies you with good as long as you live so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.” Psalm 103:1, 5 In the midst … Continue reading →

On this Palm Sunday, keeping with the theme of Sunday as a “little Easter”*, please meditate on the story of the betrayal by Judas from the Gospel of Matthew: Matthew 26:14-27:66 Common English Bible (CEB) Judas betrays Jesus 14 Then … Continue reading →

“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 How long have you professed your love for Christ? Has it been years? Perhaps it has only been a short while. The good … Continue reading →